- Dental ExaminationWe treat the position and alignment of the teeth as a vital part of every dental exam and are continually evaluating our patients for the possibility of orthodontic intervention. Although we do some limited tooth movement when necessary, we have an extensive relationship with orthodontists throughout the area, and can make the most appropriate referrals to best fit the personality, location, and needs of you and your child. We also have state-of-the-art digital imaging, photographic, and x-ray equipment so virtually all orthodontic record taking can be performed in our office- often eliminating the need for outside laboratories when required or requested by orthodontists.
- Teeth CleaningChildren’s hands and mouths are different than adults. They need to use toothbrushes designed for children. Both adults and children should use brushes with soft, rounded bristles for gentle cleaning. It is generally recommended to change to a new brush about every three months.
- Dental SealantsA. Tooth sealants refer to a plastic which a dentist bonds into the grooves of the chewing surface of a tooth as a means of helping to prevent the formation of tooth decay.
- CrownsIf your child's tooth has been knocked out, find the tooth and rinse it with water (no soap), taking care to only touch the crown of the tooth (the part you can see when it's in place). Place the tooth in a clean container with milk. Call us immediately and/or head to the hospital. If you act quickly it's possible to save the tooth.
- Dental Bonding
- Root Canal TreatmentThe field of dentistry is made up of many different specialties including orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics (root canal therapy), periodontics (gum treatment), and general dental practices. Unlike these specialties which are defined by the type of procedures and treatments they provide, pediatric dentistry is a specialty that is “age-defined.” It involves many of the procedures and disciplines of the other specialties, but modifies them to fit the unique requirements of children and young adults.
- Dental ImplantsTime is the most important factor when trying to save a tooth, so get to your dentist as soon as possible. In general, there is a 30-minute window of opportunity to re-implant the tooth in the socket.
- Oral Surgery
- OrthodonticsOrthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for these problems is “malocclusion”, which means “bad bite.”
- BracesIn the past, diastemas or spaces between teeth, were most often corrected with either orthodontics or the placement of larger sized crowns on adjacent teeth. With the use of dental bonding, it is now possible to add tooth-colored material to the sides of each tooth. In this way, we can close the gap between the two teeth and when no other functional problems exist, can often avoid the need for braces or other orthodontic intervention.
- Teeth WhiteningThere is a wide spectrum of what is considered normal when it comes to the color of permanent teeth. Bleaching and/or bonding are methods used to lighten or brighten teeth. These methods are safe, quick, inexpensive and can often be applied at home. It can usually be applied for as long as it takes to obtain the desired results and reapplied at future times if necessary.
- Cosmetic DentistryRecent advancements in dental technology have made it both possible and reasonable to improve cases which previously involved costly and extensive treatment. Many of those situations were cosmetic in nature and were simply lived with in the past. Now, many of these situations can be corrected or improved upon in a simple, comfortable procedure requiring only one visit with no numbing or injections. The following are just a few examples of these situations.